The Day I Will Never Forget
United Kingdom2002documentary90'Kim Longinotto Retrospective
Kim Longinotto travels with her camera to Kenya to confront the barbarian procedure of female genital mutilation, which is still practiced today despite being illegal. The director meets not only the victims of circumcision and their direct perpetrators but also young women who actively oppose violence and fight for a systemic change. By following one of the characters and observing drastic procedures, the viewer may discover the superstitions and traditions standing behind them. Nevertheless, there is hope that as time passes not only the law but also collective mentality will transform. WARNING! Drastic scenes and vulgar language.
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A British documentary film director and cinematographer. She earned her degree in cinematography and film directing from the National Film and Television School. She made her debut in 1976 with the film 'Pride of Place'. She is renowned for her intimate, observational style and focus on women’s lives across cultures. Her critically acclaimed films, such as 'Sisters in Law' (2005), 'Divorce Iranian Style' (1998), and 'Pink Saris' (2010), explore themes of justice, gender, and human rights. Longinotto’s work is characterised by minimal narration and a strong ethical approach, allowing her protagonists to speak for themselves. She has received numerous international awards and is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary documentary filmmakers.
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